Director of Production and Community Placements (Asst. Director 1, U26)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202300415
Core
Teaching & Learning Core
Department
School of Arts, Humanities & Education
Opening Date
06/29/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFT
Description
About Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state's premier public liberal arts college, where students build the confidence, skills, and perspective to thrive in a changing world. Located on a breathtaking 300-acre campus in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains and just a short trip from New York City, Ramapo blends the best of both worlds: natural beauty, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to one of the world's most dynamic job markets.
With approximately 6,000 students, Ramapo offers a personalized, student-centered experience defined by a 16:1 student-faculty ratio, small classes, and faculty who mentor, challenge, and inspire. Students can explore over 40 undergraduate majors and a growing portfolio of graduate programs in fields such as Business Administration, Data Science, Nursing, Educational Leadership, Social Work, Special Education, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Across every discipline, Ramapo emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, co-ops, study abroad, faculty research, service projects, and real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers.
Our campus is home to cutting-edge academic spaces, including the Anisfield School of Business, the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, the Sharp Sustainability Education Center, the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts, the Les Paul Music Studio, and the Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons. Ramapo's award-winning residence halls are consistently ranked among the best in New Jersey.
Nationally recognized for excellence and value, Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public colleges by College Choice, named a Best Regional University North by U.S. News & World Report, and celebrated by Kiplinger's, Money Magazine, Colleges of Distinction, and Victory Media's Military Friendly rankings.
At Ramapo, students don't just earn degrees; they discover their strengths, explore new possibilities, and build the foundation for bold futures.
Working at Ramapo
Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For," where our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an equitable and fair workplace where ideas are welcomed, contributions are valued, and individuals are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Employees benefit from meaningful work, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students' lives every day.
At Ramapo College, we believe excellence is achieved through teamwork, respect, accountability, innovation, and a shared commitment to learning. Our all-hands-on deck culture requires leadership at all levels to ensure we achieve our mission, implement our goals, and invest in our future one student at a time. We are proud to offer a supportive environment that values well-being and continuous improvement. We believe in being bold, being kind, and being good teammates, making Ramapo not just a place to work, but a great place to belong.
Ramapo College offers outstanding benefits through the New Jersey State Benefits system, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, tuition discounts for employees and their dependents, and much more.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, AFT position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Note: This position is in the "NL" category of employment (non-fixed work week) An AFT- NL professional staff member or librarian who is required to work beyond 35 hours shall be compensated through compensatory time off. Compensatory time shall be earned for hours worked beyond the normal work week, or on an employee's regular day off, if requested and approved by their supervisor.
Compensation:
AFT - U26 - Steps 1-3
$84,326.95 - $92,763.33
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Production and Community Placements coordinates the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education's shared production resources and external community partnerships in support of academic programs, experiential learning, and public engagement. This position operates at the intersection of academic operations, space planning, and community engagement, connecting on-campus instructional and public programming with off-campus placements for Artists and Scholars in Residence.
Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, Events and Conferences, and community partners, the Director ensures that shared facilities, technical resources, and production support are effectively aligned with curricular priorities. The position also develops and sustains reciprocal partnerships with K-12 schools, cultural organizations, and community institutions that expand opportunities for student learning and advance the School's educational and civic mission.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES
Production Coordination and Operations
Community Partnerships and Placements
Experiential Learning and Student Engagement
Collaboration and Administrative Support
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise student workers, graduate assistants, or part-time production staff, as assigned.
Additional Information
This position supports the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education's mission to advance
interdisciplinary learning, experiential education, and community engagement in a public liberal arts environment.
Supplemental Information
EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, values, strategic plan, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and numerous diversity-focused conferences, trainings, and programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
Organizational Security Responsibilities: This position requires adherence to the organizations information security policies and procedures. All employees share responsibility for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's mission essential IT assets, regardless of role. Individuals in this role are expected to apply appropriate safeguards, participate in required security awareness training, and promptly report potential security incidents in accordance with institutional policies.
Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Do you have a Bachelors Degree or higher?
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Do you have a Minimum of three (3) years of related professional experience in production coordination, arts or humanities programming, community engagement, experiential learning, or a related field?
Required Question
Employer Ramapo College of New Jersey
Address 505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430
Phone 2016847782